A public servant focused on collaboration and advocacy

Simply put — I am passionate about Vermont!

It took one visit to UVM 42 years ago to know Vermont is home. This is where I belong. After graduating from UVM, I had the privilege to work on behalf of Vermonters in Washington D.C. and the great honor to do so for Senator Patrick Leahy.

My wife and I returned to Vermont 30 years ago, calling Colchester home the past 24 years. Here, we bought a house and raised our son, two things that have become increasingly difficult for families to do in recent years – one reason why I am called to service in Montpelier.

Service as your State Representative is a continuation of a career geared toward helping Vermonters: first on Senator Leahy’s staff, then as an attorney practicing in Vermont for 12 years, followed by 15 years working in non-profit leadership roles at the Red Cross and the YMCA. The draw to non-profit work was the same as what attracts me to public office: the opportunity to help neighbors and build stronger community.

I’m running for a second term because we face serious challenges and I remain committed to listening closely to all perspectives, building consensus, and identifying practical solutions that Vermonters can afford.

If you’d like to learn more about how I have worked for Colchester in my first term and my focus in a second term, visit my “Priorities” page.

I would like to continue to be your voice in Montpelier and ask that you support my re-election as one of Colchester’s State Representatives for our Chittenden-20 district.

Bishop’s Experience

I am seeking re-election so that I can continue to bring Colchester’s voice to Montpelier. Here are two ways I did that during my first term.
Constituents shared that affordability and rising property taxes are deeply concerning. That is why I advocated relentlessly this past year to see a change in Vermont’s statute to ensure that Colchester taxpayers would not be unfairly subjected to a double tax on any of our school construction costs. That change was made.
Additionally, I heard concerns about public safety and resources for mental health. When funding was in jeopardy for a vitally important Community Outreach Program run by the Howard Center, I rallied support among a tri-partisan group of legislators from 10 communities to advocate for continued support. Funding was restored. Our Colchester Police Chief and Deputy Town Manager said this program “allows police officers to focus on their core safety responsibilities while connecting residents with the care they need.”
Whether it's housing, the cost of health care, other issues impacting affordability, or any other concern of Colchester residents, I will be your voice in Montpelier if returned for a second term.
For almost a decade, I played a key role to secure the YMCA’s future through communications, strategic planning, fundraising, and public engagement. This work contributed to the construction of a new facility and established the Y in its new home. Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I managed key departments through resilient, adaptable, and steady leadership.
As Vice Chair for nearly five years, I helped establish a vital nonprofit in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, building and overseeing an allocations process that distributed $4 million in aid and fostered collaboration with local, state, and federal stakeholders.
In my 5 years at the American Red Cross of Vermont & the New Hampshire Upper Valley, I cultivated strong relationships with state officials, playing a key role in securing critical funding to build out disaster resilience across Vermont. Selected for national organization’s Advanced Public Affairs Team.
For 12 years, I honed skills in advocacy, problem resolution, and collaborative decision-making. I testified before the legislature, advocated for injured Vermonters, and championed alternative dispute resolution practices.
An experience that instilled in me the importance of clear communication and effective advocacy, bridging the gap between legislative initiatives and constituents.
- Colchester Food Shelf
- United Way of Chittenden County: Community Impact Team
- Charlotte/Shelburne/Hinesburg Rotary Club: Chair, Scholarship Committee
- Boys & Girls Club of Burlington: Board Member
- University of Vermont, BA in Political Science
- Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctor
- Champlain College/Marlboro College, Certificate in Non-Profit Management
My wife and I are proud to call ourselves members of the 251 Club, having visited every town and city in Vermont!